NEW CITY

presbyterian church

MAY 1, 2022
WELCOME TO NEW CITY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

New City is a collection of people of all ages and professions, from a wide variety
of spiritual and social backgrounds. We embrace Jesus’ claims to be true and
transformational. We also believe the central message of the Bible is the good news, or
“gospel,” of a God who created us for Himself and desires us to live fully as we enjoy
relationship with Him and with each other.

The Bible’s radical message of grace centers on Jesus and creates a new city comprised
of renewed individuals living not for themselves but for the God who redeems. For this
reason, New City exists to be a community rooted in truth, real in conversation, and
hopeful for deep renewal in our lives and our city.

As the Senior Pastor of New City, it is my privilege to welcome you and to invite you to
be astonished, together with us, by the splendor and grace of God.

Rev. Ryan McVicar

NEW CITY VISION & VALUES

To be people in awe of God, made new by the gospel,

for the sake of people throughout our city, the nations,
and the generations to come.

Our vision leads us to hold closely three values that shape our life and ministry as a church:

ROOTED CONVICTION in the truths of God’s Word

REAL CONVERSATION as we engage the gospel, culture, and each other
RENEWAL OF THE CITY as we live and do life in relationship with God

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 CALL TO WORSHIP Psalm 18:2-3
God always comes to
us before we can come 2
The LORD is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer,
to Him. Biblical worship
is a response to God’s my God, my rock, in whom I take refuge,
gracious revelation of
Himself, calling us to my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold.
worship.
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I call upon the LORD, who is worthy to be praised,
and I am saved from my enemies.

ALL GATHERING HYMN The Lion And The Lamb

Leeland Mooring, Brenton Brown, and Brian Johnson.
© 2015, Meaux Mercy
CCLI #7038281
He’s coming on the clouds
Kings and kingdoms will bow down
And every chain will break
As broken hearts declare His praise
For who can stop the Lord Almighty

Our God is the Lion, the Lion of Judah

He’s roaring with power and fighting our battles
And every knee will bow before Him
Our God is the Lamb, the Lamb that was slain
For the sins of the world, His blood breaks the chains
And every knee will bow before the Lion and the Lamb
Every knee will bow before Him

So, open up the gates

Make way before the King of Kings
The God who comes to save
Is here to set the captives free
For who can stop the Lord Almighty

Who can stop the Lord Almighty

Who can stop the Lord Almighty
Who can stop the Lord Almighty
Who can stop the Lord?

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 The Prayer of Adoration
is a praiseful pondering
PRAYER OF ADORATION
of the attributes and
works of God, intended
to draw our hearts closer
to Him, in awe.
ALL HYMN OF GLORY
How bright these glorious spirits shine!
Whence all their white array?
How came they to the blissful seats
of everlasting day?
Lo! these are they from suff’rings great
who came to realms of light!
and in the blood of Christ have washed
those robes which shine so bright.
Now, with triumphal palms, they stand
before the throne on high,
and serve the God they love, amidst
the glories of the sky.
His presence fills each heart with joy,
tunes ev’ry mouth to sing:
by day, by night, the sacred courts
with glad hosannas ring.
Receive our praise, from now till evermore
For You alone are worthy, God of glory
Jesus, Lord of Lords.
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How Bright These Glorious Spirits Shine
Isaac Watts, Javier Contesse.
© 1707, Public Domain
Hunger and thirst are felt no more,
nor suns with scorching ray;
God is our sun, whose cheering beams
diffuse eternal day.
The Lamb which dwells amidst the throne
shall o’er us still preside,
feed us with nourishment divine,
and all our footsteps guide.
‘Mong pastures green he’ll lead his flock
where living streams appear;
and God the Lord from ev’ry eye
shall wipe off ev’ry tear.
To him who sits upon the throne,
the God whom we adore,
and to the Lamb that once was slain,
be glory evermore!
 The Pastoral Prayer
is a time to express
PASTORAL PRAYER
our gratitude for–and
dependence on–God’s
provision for the life and
ministry of the Church.

During the remainder

of our worship service,
CHILDREN’S DISMISSAL
preschool-aged children
are welcome to stay
with their parents in the
Sanctuary, or will now
be dismissed to attend
Kids’ Bible Time.

VISITING US?
WELCOME & We would love to know more about you and
ANNOUNCEMENTS how to serve you. Please scan this QR code
with your smartphone to let us know you came
and so that we can follow-up with you.

FOR TEXT & ONLINE GIVING

All we have is given to
us by God. Our offerings
TITHES & OFFERINGS Text dollar amount (e.g.: $50) to 843-21
express this joyful Give online through Church Center, at
dependence, and our newcitypc.churchcenter.com/giving
commitment to join God
or by scanning the QR code.
in His work of renewal. Alternatively, A dropbox is available in the
Welcome Area for cash or check offerings.

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 ALL DOXOLOGY Praise God From Whom All Blessings Flow
Thomas Ken.
1551, Public Domain

The word “doxology”

comes from the Greek
translation of the Old
Testament word for
worship. Throughout
our service, we respond
to the gospel of God’s
grace with songs of praise!
Praise God, from Whom all blessings flow;
Praise Him, all creatures here below;
Praise Him above, ye heavenly host;
Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost.
Amen.

ALL PROFESSION OF FAITH Heidelberg Catechism, Q. 123

As a confessional
church, we participate Q. In our Lord’s Prayer, What is the second petition?
in the rich heritage
of biblically faithful
summaries which seek
A. Your kingdom come. That is: So rule us by your Word and Spirit that more and more
to build and strengthen
our faith in Christ.
we submit to you. Preserve and increase your church. Destroy the works of the devil,
Creeds, Confessions,
and Cathechisms serve
every power that raises itself against you, and every conspiracy against your holy Word.
us in this regard. Do all this until the fullness of your kingdom comes, wherein you shall be all in all.

PRAYER OF ILLUMINATION
In anticipation of the
proclamation of God’s
Word, we lift a prayer
to God asking Him to
speak to us through His
living Word.

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 THE PROCLAMATION
OF GOD’S WORD
When we hear the Word
of God proclaimed Revelation 21 (ESV)
and preached, we
are listening to the 1
Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and the first earth had passed
voice of God. The away, and the sea was no more. 2 And I saw the holy city, new Jerusalem, coming down out
Holy Spirit makes the
inspired texts and of heaven from God, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband. 3 And I heard a loud
spoken words the chief voice from the throne saying, “Behold, the dwelling place of God is with man. He will dwell
means of nourishing
with them, and they will be his people, and God himself will be with them as their God. 4 He
and comforting God’s
people, and awakening will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and death shall be no more, neither shall there be
others to new faith. mourning, nor crying, nor pain anymore, for the former things have passed away.”
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And he who was seated on the throne said, “Behold, I am making all things new.” Also he
said, “Write this down, for these words are trustworthy and true.” 6 And he said to me, “It is
done! I am the Alpha and the Omega, the beginning and the end. To the thirsty I will give
from the spring of the water of life without payment. 7 The one who conquers will have this
heritage, and I will be his God and he will be my son. 8 But as for the cowardly, the faithless,
the detestable, as for murderers, the sexually immoral, sorcerers, idolaters, and all liars, their
portion will be in the lake that burns with fire and sulfur, which is the second death.”
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Then came one of the seven angels who had the seven bowls full of the seven last plagues
and spoke to me, saying, “Come, I will show you the Bride, the wife of the Lamb.” 10 And
he carried me away in the Spirit to a great, high mountain, and showed me the holy city
Jerusalem coming down out of heaven from God, 11 having the glory of God, its radiance like
a most rare jewel, like a jasper, clear as crystal. 12 It had a great, high wall, with twelve gates,
and at the gates twelve angels, and on the gates the names of the twelve tribes of the sons
of Israel were inscribed— 13 on the east three gates, on the north three gates, on the south
three gates, and on the west three gates. 14 And the wall of the city had twelve foundations,
and on them were the twelve names of the twelve apostles of the Lamb.
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And the one who spoke with me had a measuring rod of gold to measure the city and its
gates and walls. 16 The city lies foursquare, its length the same as its width. And he measured
the city with his rod, 12,000 stadia. Its length and width and height are equal. 17 He also
measured its wall, 144 cubits by human measurement, which is also an angel’s measurement.
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The wall was built of jasper, while the city was pure gold, like clear glass. 19 The foundations
of the wall of the city were adorned with every kind of jewel. The first was jasper, the second
sapphire, the third agate, the fourth emerald, 20 the fifth onyx, the sixth carnelian, the seventh
chrysolite, the eighth beryl, the ninth topaz, the tenth chrysoprase, the eleventh jacinth, the
twelfth amethyst. 21 And the twelve gates were twelve pearls, each of the gates made of a
single pearl, and the street of the city was pure gold, like transparent glass.
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And I saw no temple in the city, for its temple is the Lord God the Almighty and the Lamb.
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And the city has no need of sun or moon to shine on it, for the glory of God gives it light,
and its lamp is the Lamb. 24 By its light will the nations walk, and the kings of the earth will
bring their glory into it, 25 and its gates will never be shut by day—and there will be no night
there. 26 They will bring into it the glory and the honor of the nations. 27 But nothing unclean
will ever enter it, nor anyone who does what is detestable or false, but only those who are
written in the Lamb’s book of life.

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Sermon Series Revelation: A Picture Book For Our Present Conflict Rev. Ryan McVicar
New City

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THE SACRAMENT OF
HOLY COMMUNION
Communion–also known as the Lord’s Supper–has always been a common, shared, joyous family
meal. This meal is for those who have placed their faith in Jesus Christ; for those Baptized Christians
who trust in His once-for-all sacrificial death upon the cross for their salvation. When we celebrate this
feast, we commune with the risen Lord Jesus who stands as our host to offer spiritual nourishment,
renewal and life. We also commune with one another, participating together in the reconciling grace
of God.

We warmly welcome to the table all who trust in Jesus and who have publicly professed their faith as
members of a Christian congregation. At New City, we ask our children not to take communion until
they have met with the elders to share of their faith in Christ, although all children are invited to come
forward to receive a blessing and a word of encouragement. If you are not a Christian, we encourage
you to spend this time reflecting on the prayers below in the hopes that a relationship with Jesus and
membership in His Church may be considered.

You will be directed to make your way to one of the four stations in our sanctuary where you will
receive the bread and the wine (gluten-free cracker and grape juice available). Please take it back to
your place so we can partake together.

Jesus is truly and spiritually present and stands ready to feed you.
Come hungry. Come thirsty. Come ready to be filled.

INDIVIDUAL PRAYERS FOR PRAYING DURING COMMUNION

PRAYER FOR THOSE SEARCHING FOR THE TRUTH
Lord Jesus, You claim to be the way, the truth and the life. If what You claim is true, please guide
me, teach me, and open to me the reality of who You are. Grant that I might be undaunted by the
cost of following You as I consider the reasons for doing so. Give me an understanding of You that is
coherent, convincing, and that leads to the life that You promise. Amen.

PRAYER OF BELIEF
Lord Jesus, I admit that I am weaker and more sinful than I ever before believed, but through You, I
am more loved and accepted than I ever dared to hope. I thank You for paying my debt, bearing my
punishment on the cross and offering forgiveness and new life. Knowing that You have been raised
from the dead, I turn from my sins and receive You as my Savior. Amen.

PRAYER OF HUMBLE ACCESS

I do not presume to come to Your table, O merciful Lord, trusting in my own goodness, but only in
Your righteousness credited to me. I am not worthy so much as to gather up the crumbs under Your
table. But You are the same Lord whose manner is always to show mercy. Grant me, O Lord, the grace
to commune now with Christ by faith, that I may evermore live in Him and He in me. Amen.

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The Call To Repentance
is an invitation to
CALL TO REPENTANCE
privately examine and
prepare our hearts to
confess our sins.

ALL CORPORATE PRAYER OF CONFESSION

Because of the gospel, God of grace and truth, in Jesus Christ you came among us as light shining in the
our relationship with
God is a relationship in darkness. We confess that we have not welcomed the light, or trusted good news to be
which honesty about good. We have closed our eyes to your glory in our midst, expecting little, and hoping for
our sin is welcome and
safe. Therefore, with less. Forgive our doubt, and renew our hope, so that we may receive the fullness of your
one voice, we are able grace, and live in the truth of Christ the Lord. Amen.
to openly and sincerely
confess our sins to Him.

MINISTER ASSURANCE OF FORGIVENESS Ephesians 2:13-14

God’s Word assures us 13
But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far off have been brought near by the blood
of our forgiveness in
Christ, and we cannot of Christ. 14 For he himself is our peace [...]
but continue in praise
to the grace, mercy, and
peace offered to us.

MINISTER
All who can examine
INVITATION TO THE TABLE
themselves regarding
their faith and
participation in Christ,
are invited to participate
in the Lord’s Table.

MINISTER PRAYER OF CONSECRATION

This prayer is offered to
set apart the bread and
the wine as holy, for the
purpose of nourishing
us spiritually through our
communion with Christ

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 ALL HYMN AT THE TABLE Ancient Of Days
Jonny Robinson, Michael Farren, Rich Thompson, Jesse Reeves.
© 2018 CityAlight Music
CCLI #7121851
Though the nations rage, kingdoms rise and fall
There is still one King reigning over all
So I will not fear for this truth remains:
That my God is the Ancient of Days

None above Him, none before Him

All of time in His hands
For His throne it shall remain and ever stand
All the power, all the glory
I will trust in His name
For my God is the Ancient of Days

Though the dread of night overwhelms my soul

He is here with me, I am not alone
O His love is sure, and He knows my name
For my God is the Ancient of Days

Though I may not see what the future brings

I will watch and wait for the Savior King
Then my joy complete standing face to face
In the presence of the Ancient of Days

MINISTER WORDS OF INSTITUTION AND

The Words of Institution
echo Jesus’ words at PARTAKING OF THE BREAD & WINE
the Last Supper, now
inviting us to partake of
the Bread and Wine in
remembrance of Him.

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 ALL SENDING HYMN This Is My Father’s World
Maltbie D. Babcock.
© 1901, Public Domain

This is my Father’s world, This is my Father’s world:

And to my listening ears
All nature sings, and round me rings
The music of the spheres.
This is my Father’s world:
I rest me in the thought
Of rocks and trees, of skies and seas
His hand the wonders wrought.
O let me never forget
That though the wrong seems oft so strong,
God is the Ruler yet.
This is my Father’s world:
Why should my heart be sad?
The Lord is King: let the heavens ring!
God reigns; let earth be glad!

This is my Father’s world:

The birds their carols raise,
The morning light, the lily white,
Declare their Maker’s praise.
This is my Father’s world:
He shines in all that’s fair;
In the rustling grass I hear Him pass,
He speaks to me everywhere.

Our gathered worship

service concludes with
BENEDICTION
God’s blessing; a joyful
declaration of God’s
satisfaction in us through
Jesus Christ, and a vow
to be in fellowship with
us as we scatter.

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 CONTACT NEW CITY

PASTORAL NEEDS (248) 808-2523

Ryan McVicar
ryan.mcvicar@newcitypc.org
FAMILY & STUDENT MINISTRY
Matt Luchenbill
matt.luchenbill@newcitypc.org
NEW CITY KIDS
Brigitte Bailey
brigitte.bailey@newcitypc.org
NURSERY & TODDLERS
Angela Wood
angela.wood@newcitypc.org
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